Orion Spacecraft: Taking Astronauts Beyond Earth

Orion is NASA’s next-generation spacecraft designed for deep space missions.
It will carry astronauts farther than any spacecraft since Apollo.
The capsule can support crews of up to four astronauts on 21-day missions.
Its launch vehicle is NASA’s powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
Orion’s European Service Module, built by ESA, provides power and propulsion.
Advanced heat shields allow Orion to survive reentry speeds from lunar missions.
It successfully completed its first uncrewed lunar mission during Artemis I in 2022.
Orion will take astronauts around the Moon on Artemis II.
The spacecraft is a cornerstone for future lunar bases and Mars exploration.
Orion represents humanity’s bridge from Earth orbit to the wider solar system.